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Shield Bug

Carpocoris purpureipennis

Photo by Matthijs
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Species ID Suggestions

Shield bug

Carpocoris sp.

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Tiz
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Shield Bug

Carpocoris purpureipennis

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injica
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Comments (3)
Tiz
Oh, I was looking at the purp. as well, it is a tie :) At least the bug kept us occupied for a while injica :D
Tiz
So now, there are about 20 subspecies to choose from. Here is a picture of Carpocoris mediterraneus that I find similar to your spotting: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unovidual/7675158878/in/pool-hemiptera|unovidual I really hope that this helped you a bit :) // Tina
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PublishedJuly 7, 2013

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